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India races to build long-duration storage as renewable gaps widen

18 May 2026
| Mint

BESS is ideal for speed, while LDES is critical for long-duration energy needs, said Mr Alekhya Datta, Fellow & Director, Electricity & Renewables Division. He noted that LDES is better suited for supplying power beyond six hours to multiple days, especially during prolonged peak demand, low renewable output, and grid stress events.

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India's 100 GW nuclear energy target requires Rs 25 trn investment: TERI

17 May 2026
| Business Standard

TERI said India will need sustained annual nuclear capacity additions and policy support for SMRs to achieve its 100 GW nuclear energy target by 2047.

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This is how much investment India needs to reach the 100 GW nuclear target

15 May 2026
| Business Today

A report, India’s Nuclear Energy Vision: Strategic Pathways for SMR Deployment by TERI, says that based on an assumed capital intensity of Rs 22-25 crore per MW and typical capacity utilisation factors, the total investment requirement to reach 100 GW is estimated at approximately Rs 23–25 lakh crore.

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Gujarat: National outlook to drive GCCI’s sustainability summit

14 May 2026
| The Times of India

GCCI has partnered with CEEW, TERI, WRI India and CPI. IIM Ahmedabad, CEPT University and i-Hub Gujarat will also participate in the event. Ten climate-tech startups will showcase scalable green solutions.

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Simulator-based military training can save Indian Armed Forces over Rs 1,000 crore annually: TERI report

14 May 2026
| The Tribune

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has said that wider adoption of simulator-based training by the Indian Armed Forces can help save more than Rs 1,000 crore annually while reducing fuel consumption, ammunition usage, logistics costs and equipment wear without affecting battlefield preparedness.

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India will need Rs 25 lakh crore, sweeping reforms to achieve 100 GW nuclear target by 2047: TERI report

13 May 2026
| DownToEarth

The report, India's Nuclear Energy Vision: Strategic Pathways for SMR Deployment, by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) said the country’s existing nuclear framework, designed largely around large reactors, must evolve rapidly to accommodate modular nuclear technologies, private sector participation and advanced fuel systems.

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Gujarat Minister Highlights Climate-Resilient Growth at 11th GRIHA Regional Conclave

12 May 2026
| Global Agriculture

GRIHA Council, India’s national green building rating, today convened the 11th GRIHA Regional Conclave at The Leela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, under the theme ‘Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World’. It was the 11th in a series of conclaves that intends to serve as a platform to deliberate innovative and actionable strategies that can transform climate ambitions into tangible outcomes.

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Ken-Betwa’s first flood may arrive before the dam fills

12 May 2026
| Frontline, The Hindu

Mr Syamal Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) highlighted that rehabilitation and resettlement remain major challenges in river-linking projects, as the construction of storage reservoirs often necessitates large-scale land acquisition, leading to the submergence of inhabited and irrigated areas. He stressed the need for innovative compensation and rehabilitation packages for affected communities.

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Forum of Regulators (FOR) Marks Historic 100th Meeting and Celebrates 21 Years of Strengthening India’s Power Sector

11 May 2026
| Press Information Bureau

This landmark occasion was graced by Dr P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India and Shri Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI who were the Chief Guests for the event.

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GRIHA Regional Conclave 2026 in Gandhinagar Highlights Gujarat’s Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Vision and Sustainable Growth Agenda

11 May 2026
| Khabar Patri

The 11th Regional Conclave of the GRIHA Council, India's premier green building rating and sustainability assessment body, was successfully convened at The Leela, Gandhinagar, under the theme “Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World." The conclave highlighted Gujarat's growing role as a national leader in balancing rapid economic growth with environmental responsibility.

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PM Modi's WFH nudge: Can fewer office trips help cut India's fuel bill?

11 May 2026
| Business Standard

Mr Alekhya Datta, Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) said hybrid work can help India conserve fuel and improve energy security by reducing peak-hour commuting, lowering oil demand, and cutting urban emissions.

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News snippets. The wait for atmanirbharta in pumped storage projects

11 May 2026
| The Hindu Business Line

India could have an agri-photovoltaic (agriPV) potential of nearly 2,129 GW, according to a new nationwide assessment by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), highlighting the scale of opportunity inherent in combining agriculture and solar power generation on the same land.

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